Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) on Tuesday offered remarks on the House floor before leading members in a moment of silence in honor of the lives lost on Jan. 29 when Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided. He was joined by the Kansas delegation and other members of Congress whose districts were impacted by the tragedy.
"We grieve with the families and friends they left behind and pray for those in our districts who are still in shock at the loss of their loved ones. Together, we commit to finding answers, and to working to ensure another tragedy like this doesn’t happen again. In homes, churches and community gatherings across the country, Americans have paused to honor the 67 souls that perished last week. Tonight, on this first meeting of the full House since the tragedy, we will do the same."